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Prince Harry and six others ordered to pay initial £9.5m to Daily Mail publisher

The seven claimants, who include Sir Elton John and Liz Hurley, could potentially have to pay up to £25m more....

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Ex-England bowler Cross to retire at end of summer

Former England bowler Kate Cross, praised for her "incredible contribution" to the women's game, to retire from cricket at the end of the summer....

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Three admit arson attack at Persian media offices

Police were called to Volant Media's offices after an "ignited container" was thrown at the site....

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Strained smiles and uncertainty - the strange end of LIV Golf 1.0

BBC Sport visits LIV Golf's final event in its current guise to investigate what the future holds for the circuit that shook up the sport....

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Under-fives and pregnant women told to avoid runny eggs when eating out over salmonella risk

Advice given to under fives, over 65s, pregnant women and others amid salmonella outbreak....

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Antonelli leads Norris in Dutch GP first practice

Mercedes' Kim Antonelli heads McLaren's Lando Norris in practice at the Dutch Grand Prix at Zandvoort....

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Search for cruise ship passenger feared to have fallen overboard

The alarm was raised on board the Ambassador Ambition before it arrived in Dundee on Friday....

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Killer jailed for murdering second flatmate

Eugeniu Neamtu murdered Gheorghe Trica, three years after completing a sentence for killing another housemate....

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Man denies charge over Manchester synagogue attack

Hekmat Omar Ali Hakim, 49, denied failing to disclose information regarding terrorist activity....

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Millennials have found it hard to buy homes – but things may be turning a corner

Twenty-somethings are much less likely to own a home than previous generations. But data suggests things may be improving....

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Will Harry's return heal deep-rooted rift with William?

The Prince of Wales remains in no mood to forgive and forget. The hurt he feels lingers....

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Meghan could return to acting once back in UK

Sources close to the Sussexes have not denied reports that Meghan has been offered an acting role in the UK....

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Starmer donates biography of himself to Downing Street library

The former PM and seven of his ministers have added to the collection, which began in 1931....

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UK borrows more than expected in July as Healey prepares for first Budget

Chancellor John Healey said the government is 'committed to meeting our fiscal rules'...

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Headlining on TikTok & targeting KO record - Serrano eyes history

Seven-division champion Amanda Serrano talks to BBC Sport about fighting on TikTok, going for the women's boxing knockout record and retirement plans....

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Sutton's opening weekend predictions v Courteeners frontman Liam Fray

BBC Sport football expert Chris Sutton takes on Courteeners frontman Liam Fray, plus the BBC readers and AI with his predictions for the fixtures on the opening weekend of the new Premier League seaso...

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Panama Canal to cut number of ships passing through due to El Niño

The crucial waterway's operator says low rainfall caused by the ocean pattern had led to the decision....

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Spurs agree £75m deal to sign Man City's Savinho

Tottenham agree a deal to sign Manchester City winger Savinho for £75m, with a further £10m in potential add-ons....

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A split in the spectrum? The ongoing battle to define autism

There is a continuing row over whether it matters if such a broad spectrum of people are defined as having autism...

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Israeli settlers return to Kadim in West Bank two decades after it was evacuated

Thirty "pioneer families" have arrived on a wave of nationalism driven by Israel's government, but the rapid change has left nearby Palestinian residents fearful....

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Newspaper review: 'King puts William first' and Harry security could cost public '£5m a year'

The return of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex to the UK continues to dominate Friday's front pages....

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British rapper Yung Filly to face retrial on rape charges in Australia

A jury last month cleared the YouTuber of several sexual assault offences, but it couldn't reach a decision on three others,...

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What happened to Harry and Meghan's American dream?

Harry and Meghan enjoyed some showbusiness success, but their Hollywood reign proved short-lived....

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HK's Tiananmen activists guilty in national security trial

Three activists were accused of inciting others to subvert state power under the China-introduced law....

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El Niño set to be 'strongest in living memory', says Met Office

Scientists say the growing El Niño weather pattern is an "unprecedented event" and means 2027 is likely to be the world's hottest year on record....

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Brandon Flowers: Is fame worth it? I'm not sure anymore

The Killers frontman asks big questions on his third solo album, which takes a detour into country....

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Wellness habits you can start now - at no (or little) cost

Living a healthy life doesn't have to just be about pricey studio classes and luxury retreats....

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Rain to stop in time for weekend as sun returns

The heavy downpours that have caused flash flooding will ease during Friday with sunshine returning for the weekend. But there are some chilly nights in store, as Ben Rich explains....

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McIlroy back in form with lead at BMW Championship

Rory McIlroy says a bit of "good work" with his team helped him rediscover his form and take a clubhouse lead in the first round of the BMW Championship....

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French becoming more effective in stopping small boat crossings, UK says

The Home Office credits France with intercepting hundreds of potential crossings this summer using new tactics....

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McInnes' Rangers serve up stodgy 12-course banquet of huff and puff

Rangers beat Jablonec in the first leg of their Conference League play-off, but it wasn't a pretty watch, writes Tom English....

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Jailed Pakistan ex-PM Imran Khan taken to hospital for treatment

Khan was taken from Adiala jail and sent to Shifa International Hospital under heavy security, local media report....

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Brook as talented as Gower and Pietersen but not ready to be captain - Agnew

England batsman Harry Brook was not ready to be Test captain but his knock at Headingley should be his batting blueprint for the future, writes Jonathan Agnew....

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Como mayor hit by electric bike and issues blanket ban in Italian city

Alessandro Rapinese said the prohibition was for public safety, adding "I know what it's like to be hit by one of these beasts"....

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Brook shines as England take control against Pakistan

Watch highlights as Harry Brook shines in the Headingley gloom as England build a commanding 195 run lead over Pakistan on a shortened second day of the first Test....

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Bessent urges US partners to back plans to 'squash' Iran economy

The US Treasury secretary says allies will need to decide whether they "are with us or against us"....

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Sparkling Brook builds England lead over Pakistan

Harry Brook sparkles in the Headingley gloom to build England’s commanding lead over Pakistan on a shortened second day of the first Test....

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Seven defenders on the books - why Arsenal still want Konsa

Arsenal have already spent more than £100m this summer as they look to defend their Premier League title - so why do they want Ezri Konsa as well?...

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Liverpool have £50m bid rejected for Brighton's Minteh

Liverpool have a £50m bid rejected by Brighton for their winger Yankuba Minteh....

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Academic who accused Jason Arday of plagiarism suspended by university

Nathan Cofnas says he is being investigated for discriminating against the late Cambridge professor....

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Rider 'nearly hit' by car on day one of Tour of Britain Women

Australian rider Maeve Plouffe says she narrowly avoided being hit by a car during the first stage of the Tour Of Britain Women....

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Man charged over Manchester synagogue attack

Police say the man is accused of failing to disclose information regarding terrorist activity....

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Five key takeaways from GCSE results day 2026

Resits are up, the gap between boys and girls has shrunk and England's regional divide has widened....

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One month or four years? Timing key in Kyrgios ban

The severity of the ban facing Nick Kyrgios for testing positive for cocaine depends on whether he can prove he took the drug out of competition....

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Train derailment carriages moved amid track probe

Work begins on removing carriages from a train that derailed near Lewes, as investigations continue....

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Tinder conman who claimed he was a millionaire jailed for taking £68,000 from victims

Joseph Gibson stated he was worth hundreds of millions of pounds, was an ex soldier, and owned yachts....

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John Swinney defends £45,000 business-class flights to World Cup

The Scottish government spent almost £100,000 on official visits to the United States in June....

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Harry and Meghan's security arrangements a private matter, PM says

The prime minister also wishes the Duke and Duchess well after it emerged they are returning to the UK....

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Coolcations: 'They used to joke about our weather - now they can't wait for the rain'

The Scottish weather is no longer a joke as visitors head north from the rest of the UK to cool down....

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Belgian car salesman becomes prince after royal parentage confirmed

Clément Vandenkerckhove was quietly brought into Prince Laurent's family at a town hall ceremony....

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